About Wa no Wa

Welcome to Wa no Wa

Wa no Wa is a website introducing authentic Japanese culture and art to the world from Japan. The name of the website consists of two Chinese characters. One of them means Japanese style or Japanese. It also means PEACE or HARMONY - without fights or conflicts. The other Chinese character means circle or unbroken link. This Wa no Wa is a website to make this circle of Japanese culture and art bigger and bigger in the world

Wa no Wa is a online shop sells authentic Japanese traditional goods, fashion, bags, Japanese Pattern fashion accessory, arts and crafts. We have two sections, Art gallery and Goods shopping.

In Art gallery, you can purchase arts & crafts inspired by Japanese culture and art on-line. You will find works of art by talented Japanese artists. These are all unique works. None of them are reproductions. They are the ONE and ONLY pieces. We will deliver these unique works of art to you, in order to match your words, sensations, emotions and understanding of unique Japanese works of art & craft. In Goods shopping, there are Japanese traditional goods, items and Japanese pattern fashion accessory, etc.

You can find out about Japanese culture and history written by professionals, as well as some Japanese customs and information, which will be very interesting to non-Japanese people. Please enjoy this information that will be updated regularly.

We are OHAKOYA Corporation and our company name in Chinese characters is read as The 18th Shop. The word OHAKO (The 18th) is said to have its origin from Kabuki and it means specialty. We believe that our role is to deliver these specialty items that are produced by specialists in the field of culture and art and made with their inspiration and job satisfaction. We hope that their inspiration and individuality of their works will fully satisfy our customers. We hope to play a part in developing the world's future culture and arts.